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Banaghan Family History

Banaghan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Banahan, Gavaghan, Hanahan, Lanahan, Lanagan, Manahan, Baughan

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Where is the Banaghan family from?

You can see how Banaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Banaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Banaghan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Banaghan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Banaghan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banaghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Banaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Banaghan. 100% of Banaghan men worked as a Mechanic. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Banaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banaghan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 274 immigration records available for the last name Banaghan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Banaghan. For the veterans among your Banaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banaghan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Banaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Banaghan in 1963 was 86, and 88 in 1998.

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